Grammy Visits....April 2011

Grammy couldn't stay away too long...Jackson was going to be 3 months so she just had to come back...and we wanted to attend the Covenant Life Youth Musical Godspell....

Carson and her enjoy a moment reading!
Jackson is thrilled she's here.

Jason shows off his puzzle skills.

And Jackson is still happy she's here....snapping all these pictures.

And Carson proves he can keep up with Jason.....look at that crazy hair.

Jason is very into his coloring!

And Madison is more distracted by the camera.

And Jackson is becoming concerned about what all these flashes are going to do to his eyesight!

But then he's assured that it won't cause any problems.

A rare moment...all kids in the picture.

Before girls night out....dinner and a musical. (well, Jackson did tag along)

Before church....and baby dedication Sunday.

And there we were....on stage and on the big screen....perhaps I would've smiled had I known!

This may be the only one of it's kind....me with all the kids (and they're all looking at the camera, sort of).

And they actually stayed put for another picture with Grammy....we must have bribed them with something!

Grammy and Grandpa Visit February 2011

At the end of February Grammy came back to visit and this time she brought Grandpa along. Jackson chilling on the boppy under all the toys.

I love his sleeping pose in the swing.

The boys build with legos before church.

And Madison joins in on the fun.

Grammy and Grandpa with the grandkids.

And the Pier 7!

It was even nice enough to play outside a little while.

Target finds comfort with the use of the boppy.

And a little bike riding.

And more fun with legos.

The kids.

I think he's a little happier when not being squeezed and tossed around by his siblings.

One quick picture with Grammy before they have to leave.

Time with Grammy and Grandpa

I can always count on Grammy to take plenty of pictures when they come to visit. Here are some pictures she took prior to me coming home from the hospital.

On New Year's Eve she provided everyone with noisemakers and we had a little celebration before putting the kids to bed!
Even Grandpa enjoyed playing with the legos!

And Jason was very happy with the completed project.

Madison all dressed up for church.

Grammy with the 3 grandkids....before there were four!

While Matt and I were at the hospital, they held down the fort and had lots of fun with the kids.

Playing dominos was a big hit with all of them. Madison has even learned how to play very strategically.

They all enjoyed a video here and there.

Jason wanted to make sure Carson wasn't lonely while we were away. Notice how Carson is wearing the same hat in the last few pictures. Supposedly it was like his security blanket while we were gone....he wore it all the time.

Jason and Madison pose quickly for a picture before we come home from the hospital.

Time at Grammy and Grandpa's

For Thanksgiving we traveled to Ohio to visit Grammy and Grandpa....with the baby due in the beginning of January we knew we wouldn't be going there for Christmas and who knows when we'll make it there after the baby. The kids love to go there and they love to see Sarge, my parents' golden retriever.
The boys enjoyed playing with an old toy of Grandpa's....

Carson hangs out on the air mattresses playing with an old cell phone.

The Thanksgiving meal....mom pretty much did all the cooking and preparing while I just hung out. As you can see everyone was enjoying the meal.

Later that evening my grandma, aunt and uncle, and cousin Crystal came over to visit. The kids enjoyed interacting with 1 yr old Brynn (Crystal and her husband Dave's daughter).

And my other cousin Cassie's daughter also came along...a group picture.

Carson posing with a hand me down hat from Timothy.

And Jason quickly poses with a cheesy grin.

All three enjoying a movie in the evening when Matt and I went out for a bit.

We couldn't make the trip to Ohio without going to breakfast at Mellor's...a small restaurant in Loudonville where my grandfather used to spend a lot of time. It's pretty inexpensive and so delicious.

Later Madison worked with Grammy on her own castle birthday cake.

The finished product. Madison was very pleased with it.

She takes her water coloring very seriously.

A quick picture of Mom, me and the kids.

And then one of just the girls...(well and a boy in the belly).

Madison did a great job allowing the boys to help her open her presents.

One of the gifts....hungry, hungry hippos...which they wanted to play right away.

And Jason enjoys a moment with Sarge before it was time for us to climb in the car and head back home.